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Herlan Gomez faces Dekang Wang for WBA Asia Superbamtam Title Today in Kunming, China
Filipino super bantamweight Herlan Gomez and Chinese warrior Dekang Wang successfully made weight Wednesday for their WBA Asia Super Bantamweight Belt clash, set for Thursday, February 26, in cold Kunming in Southeastern…
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Zulueta, Bactol, Dologuin, Almacen Score Knockout Wins in Thailand (PHOTOS)
BANGKOK, Thailand — Filipino fighters John Michael Zulueta, Rockie Bactol, Alvin "Felemon" Dologuin, and Mark Jason "KingBabyBoy" Almacen dominated the latest Highland Boxing promotion in Bangkok, Thailand, with thrilling knockout wins. Undefeated…
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“Prince” Albert Pagara Heads to Perth, Australia, for WBC Australasia Title Fight
Former ALA star “Prince” Albert Pagara has got a golden ticket to Australia for an Australasian title fight that could put his career back on track. The popular and sometimes controversial Pagara…
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A Milestone Birthday: Celebrating Brico Santig’s 50 Years of Dedication, and Triumph
Today, February 18, we gather to celebrate a remarkable Filipino, a man of decency, honesty, and a shining star in boxing promotion and matchmaking - Brico Santig! As Brico blows out the…
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“The Nightmare” Back in Action: Oguni vs Tapales April 3 in Japan
In a battle of former world champions, Japan's Yukinori Oguni (23-4-3, 9 KOs) battles the Filipino "Nightmare" Marlon T. Tapales in a 10-round featherweight bout on April 3 at Korakuen Hall in…
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Filipino Boxers Make Weight in Brico Santig’s Valentine’s Show in Thailand
Filipinos boxers and coaches pose for a group photo with promoter Brico Santig (L) and supervisor Carlos Costa during Friday's weighin in Bangkok. BANGKOK, Thailand -- Brave Filipino Boxers John Michael Zulueta,…
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Filipino Boxers Set for Action on Valentine’s Day in Thailand
Brico Santig's Valentine's day ❤️ offering. BANGKOK, Thailand — Five Filipino boxers are gearing up for a thrilling show in Bangkok, Thailand, on Valentine's Day, courtesy of Promoter Brico Santig of Highland…
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Fight of the Night in Thailand: Ador Torres and Sairike Tuolewutayi Battle to a Thrilling Draw
BANGKOK, Thailand — In an very exciting battle, Bicolano super welterweight Ador Torres of the Highland Boxing Gym and "Big Lion" Sairike Tuolewutayi fought to an unforgettable and thrilling split draw on…
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Gomera and Ding are set to clash for the WBC Asia 126 belt
Filipino warrior Jelbirt "Panther" Gomera (15-8-2, 8 KOs) and Chinese fighter Yafei Ding (6-2-1, 3 KOs) both made weight for their 10-round showdown on February 6 at The Bazaar Hotel in Bangkok.…
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Sumalinog Brothers Score Wins in Bohol; Sign with Monty Flores (PHOTOS)
Sumalinog Bros pose with Flores. DUERO, Bohol -- The promising Sumalinog Brothers, Kevin and Khyl, not only scored exciting knockout wins in their home province of Bohol. They also got to sign…
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Reymond Yanong Edges Out Hayato Ono for Split Decision Win in Japan
Filipino fans got a treat today as Reymond "Robocop" Yanong scored a win on Japanese soil. The tough and resilient welterweight boxer from Highland Boxing Gym took on Japanese warrior Hayato Ono…
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Boxers Make Weight for Brico Santig’s Exciting 21-Bout Promotion in Thailand (PHOTOS)
BANGKOK, Thailand — All boxers successfully made weight Brico Santig’s Highland Boxing show set for Saturday January 31 at the World Siam Stadium Bangkok, Thailand. LIVE worldwide on TrillerTV, the 21-bout pro…
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Herlan Gomez, Jason Moloney Make Weight for WBC Australasia Bantamweight Battle in Australia
Filipino bantamweight Herlan Gomez of Victorias, Negros Occidental, looked strong and focused during today’s weigh-in at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Center in Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia. The promising 26-year-old made an…
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Thailand’s Niyomtrong “Knockout CPF” Decisions Junior Zárate, Becomes World Champion Again
Niyomtrong poses with WBC president Mauricion Sulaiman as the Thai reclaims WBC minimumweight title. BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s Thammanoon Niyomtrong (“Knockout CPF,” 29-1, 11 KOs) outboxed and outclassed game and strong Argentinian…
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Herlan Gomez Departs for Australia for Moloney Fight Saturday on DAZN
Bantamweight Herlan Gomez (C) and his coach Jayvee Jacinto Alipio (L) depart for Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia, looking confident, focused and strong. The 26-year-old Herlan will fight Aussie veteran Jason Moloney (27-4, 19…
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Carlos Cañizales Forced to Cancel Flight to Thailand for WBC World Title Defense
Venezuelan WBC World Champion Carlos Cañizales was scheduled to arrive today, November 27, in Bangkok ahead of his title defense against Thai former champ Niyomtrong “Knockout CPF.” Unfortunately, his trip to Thailand…
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Alec “The Rock” Del Rio Fights for WBC Asia Title Friday in Thailand
Lion hearted Filipino Alec “The Rock” Del Rio (L) is ready to challenge Thailand’s Thananchai Charunphak for the WBC Asia Flyweight belt this Friday, November 28, at the Suamlum Night Bazaar, Ratchadaphisek,…
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Filipino Boxers Make Weight in Highland Show in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand — Filipino boxers “Prince” Albert Pagara, Jilbert Gomera, Alvin Dologuin, Rocky Bacdol, JV Tuazon, Edward Heno, Jomar Fajardo and Ador Torres successfully made weight ahead of their Fights Saturday, November…
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HIGHLAND BOXING PROMOTIONS OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON JEFF MAYWEATHER’S POSTPONED THAILAND VISIT
BANGKOK, Thailand — Highland Boxing Promotions regrets to inform all fans and attendees that our planned seminar with Jeff Mayweather in Bangkok, Thailand, has been postponed. Due to the ongoing air traffic…
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Meet Jayr Raquinel: The Filipino Sensation Taking the Super Flyweight Division by Storm
In the super flyweight division, one of the names that spark excitement is the tough and skilled Pinoy warrior Jayr Raquinel. Hailing from beautiful Negros Occidental in The Philippines, this young and…
